Tuesday, October 2, 2012

I've got another book review and giveaway for you, but this is a bit different...

Sewn Hats, a new book by Carla Hegeman Crim, is collection of hat patterns contributed by a great list of bloggers, and I am among them! I shared a version of my Engineer Cap. This one is sized for babies and toddlers but it also has a shorter brim. And for girls, a great bow in the back. An adult-sized one is actually on my list. I think it would be great!

Having something in print is a kick and as a little added bonus they also used my photograph of Scarlett wearing the cap. I made it in this great Madras patchwork and think it looks so summery and fun. I love it on her!

Looking at these pictures again makes me want to make some more hats, so it's a good thing I have a copy of Sewn Hats! There are 35 differnt cute hat patterns for people of all ages. And Carla, The Scientific Seamstress, has overseen the entire project so the approach to the instructions is consistent and error-free. She converted each submission to an electronic pattern, provides technique notes for sewing, and the tutorial illustrations are beautiful. Looks like sewing any one of these hats would be a straightforward and fun experience.

I especially love this Heloise Floral Hat by Jennifer Paganelli--it looks like something one could wear to a royal wedding!

And I could really use a French General Sunhat. Looks French indeed, and yet practical. That wide brim looks perfect!

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What kind of hat have you been wanting to make? I bet there's a pattern for it in this book!

If you'd like to have a chance at winning a copy please enter by leaving me a comment here telling me what kind of hat you'd like to make. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents and unfortunately the book can't be shipped to a P.O. box. Just ONE COMMENT per person please. The giveaway is open through October 9 and then I'll pick a random winner.

Good luck!

If you want to increase your chances, check out some of the other stops on the blog tour for giveaways:

I think Sewn Hats has every hat I've ever wanted to make. I really want to make my little guy a fedora for the holidays and we all need sun hats for next spring/summer (planning ahead, here). I love all the options this book offers. I'll have to buy it if I don't win it. Thanks! kristie_keely(at)yahoo(d0t)com

OH MY! Almost too many CUTE designs to choose from. But, I see all of the little girls in my life in the engineer cap -- with the bow or with a giant flower on the side of the brim. And remembering when my own sons were small, a cap of any kind was a plus. TOO CUTE!

I have a grandson who has Alexander's disease. Children's hats don't fit him and the adult hats are too big. I would love to make him a hat that would be suitable for his age and fit him! This book would be perfect.

I tried my hand at self drafting and sewing an 'ear flap cap' for my father for christmas one year. Since then I've been hooked on making hats...but I don't really know how!! I'm just winging it! A book like this would be so helpful. :)

I'd love to sew the French General Sunhat-- seems PERFECT for me, a 60-ish woman who likes to spend hours outdoors in the sun! I'd use a bright fabric, a solid color... possibly orange. Your design of the engineer cap for a young girl-- complete with a red bow in the back-- is unique!

I guess I have a common opinion--because I think the engineer's hat, made for a girl, with a bow, is very clever. The adaptations make it more versatile. And I have a little girl who's into all kinds of transportation right now, not all of which lend themselves to a hat. But the train, yes!

I just found your site through a link on pintrest for the beautiful flower dresses you made! I have been looking through your site and I will definitely be coming back.I have three boys who would love those engineer caps...hmmm, I think I would love one! HahaThanks for the opportunity to win!christinejohnson77(at)gmail(dot)com

I would love to make almost all of these hats, but I'd start with the one on the cover in the bottom row, second from the right. I love how my baby boy looks in hats, so it would be nice to be able to make him some on my own.